Sky Stories
A pair of performances that takes to the skies, expanding our understanding of gender, identity, and the search for freedom.
The world premiere of Round Time brings together two generations of women aerialists in a gorgeous new Cherry commission. Neimanis and Mincer explore stories of perseverence through cycles of life, time, and crisis. How can we support each other now?
After unforgettable showings at Hupstate and June Dance, the Cherry is proud to bring back International Lover, the bravura journey of an artist in pursuit of a dream. Lingelbach explores the relationships between mind, body, spirit, and Prince deep cuts in a bold and athletic theatrical experience. A piece that reckons with gender, relationships, addiction, identity—and how to become the International Lover.
Schedule
- Thu Jan 29 7:30PM International Lover
- Fri Jan 30 7:30PM Round Time
- Sat Jan 31 2:00PM International Lover
- Fri Jan 31 7:30PM Round Time
- Sat Feb 1 2:00PM Round Time
- Wed Feb 5 7:30PM Round Time
- Fri Feb 6 7:30PM International Lover
- Sat Feb 7 2:00PM The Round Time
- Sat Feb 7 7:30PM International Lover
- Sun Feb 8 2:00PM The Round Time
Cast
Morgan Mincer
Morgan Mincer
Morgan Mincer (She/They) is delighted to be making their Cherry debut in Round Time! This piece marks the second show Morgan has been involved in devising. She is excited as well as humbled by the opportunity to share it with you. Morgan is currently finishing their 3rd year of the Stella Adler Acting conservatory in NYC. Some favorite roles include the title role in Macbeth, Virginia Hascall in Decision Height, Alex in On the Verge, and of course, being a part of Us and Them (Aerial Investigations) also devised with Mara!
Mara Neimanis
Mara Neimanis
Mara Neimanis creates theatre in the air using suspended and mounted steel sculpture. Her work comprises writing, performing, and producing solo and ensemble aerial plays as well site specific aerial installations and performances. Last season, she performed her hit solo aerial show Air Heart at the Cherry. Based in Baltimore from 2006-2018, Mara was awarded commissions from the Robert F Deutsch Foundation, Maryland State Arts Council, California Institute for the Arts, The Baltimore Community Foundation, Gallaudet University, Teatro Abya Yala/ Costa Rica, and Pixar Studio’s development of It’s a Bugs Life. Mara is a graduate of the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre where she served as an instructor and company member for 8 years and is a guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner. Presently, Mara has a private Feldenkrais practice in Buffalo and teaches Physical Theatre/ Aerials at Niagara University.
Troy Lingelbach
Troy Lingelbach
Troy Lingelbach is a staple of the NYC variety and nightlife scene, regularly performing at House of Yes, Company XIV, The Box, and The Stranger, and has travelled the world teaching and performing. In this departure from the cabaret format, International Lover invites audiences to intimately experience the parts of Troy never before seen.
Creative Team
Claire Mannle
Claire Mannle
Claire Marie Mannle is a partner and parent who lives on Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ land (Central New York). Claire holds an MFA in Ensemble-based Physical Theater from the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theater and a BA in Theater and French Studies from Smith College. She has directed, taught, and performed across the US and abroad.
Claire is interested in telling new stories in old ways and old stories in new ways. When she is not in rehearsal, she loves foraging, hiking, gardening, playing with dogs, and making children laugh.
Brin Schoellkopf
Brin Schoellkopf
Queer performance and visual artist based in Montreal